Junior Buyer

Minimum 2-4 years successful tenure as Buyer, Retail Buyer, Merchandiser, or a related role
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong retail math, analytical and critical thinking skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Excel including V-Look-up and SharePoint
Needs to be results oriented and demonstrate personal accountability
Ability to meet deadlines and work in a team environment
Excellent leadership and time management skills – must be an initiative-taker who can work under pressure, meet deadlines, develop strategies, make data driven recommendations, decisions, and execute independently

Source new unique and differentiated tech products from existing or new suppliers
Identify, engage, and book sales events with Touch of Modern’s vast supplier network to re-run profitable events
Support the execution of promotions and pricing strategies
Negotiate product costs, cost breaks and payment terms to optimize for margin
Serve as a subject matter expert for your category
Work with a team of coordinators to facilitate getting product information uploaded into various systems
Analyze category/event-level performance and take decisive action to improve performance
Collaborate with site merchandising team to ensure events are assorted and highlighted properly
Follow-up daily, weekly, or as needed to ensure on-time deliveries
Build professional relationships with vendors and respond to vendor requests for information
Stay updated on industry trends and emerging products
Prepare reports for vendor meetings and recaps meeting details and action items for buyers and vendors